The City of Duncanville received its designation as a Texas Certified Retirement Community by the Texas Department of Agriculture on March 15, 2007.
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Public Safety - Programs CITIZEN SAFETY ACADEMIES These programs are used to inform the community of public safety issues surrounding the police and fire departments. Topics of discussion include the Texas Penal Code, Criminal and Civil Liability, Patrol Techniques, Accident Investigations, Family Violence Investigations, Gang and Youth Activity, Narcotics Investigations and Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT), Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection Systems, Dispatch, Extrication, and Search and Rescue. Within these programs there are special areas designed specifically with senior citizens in mind. Senior citizens and other retirement aged individuals are some of the most active residents supporting the Police and Fire Departments, and are highly involved in the citizen academies. CITIZENS ON PATROL The main purpose of a Citizen Patrol is to provide a visible presence on the streets as a deterrent to criminal activity. Having concerned residents on the street actively watching sends a clear message to strangers in the neighborhood that crime will not be tolerated. Thieves, vandals and drug dealers don't wish to be observed so the presence of law-abiding residents alone can reduce crime. A secondary purpose of the patrols is to report suspicious or illegal activities to the police. The police rely heavily on citizens to tell them about crime incidents and suspects. These patrols can provide timely information to the police which can help apprehend criminals. Beyond these reasons, patrols provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in activities that improve their community and can provide a grass-roots organization that can react to other threats to the livability of the neighborhood. TRIAD A major purpose of the Triad is to develop, expand, and implement effective crime prevention
and educational programs for senior citizens of the community. Activities center on both pre victimization (preventative) and post-victimization (victim-witness assistance). The senior advisory council, often called S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Lawmen Together) is the key component for the success if a Triad. In each community the S.A.L.T. Council acts as an advocacy / advisory group and provides a forum for the exchange of information between seniors and law enforcement. Council members are selected and invited by the chief of police, the sheriff, and someone representing older citizens - an energetic, knowledgeable senior or someone from the Agency on Aging, AARP, RSVP, ministerial association, etc. Council members can be a valuable source of input. They can assist in determining the concerns of the community's older persons, assess the availability of existing programs for the elderly, and recommend additional strategies. S.A.L.T. Council members may also take part in the crime prevention and victims' assistance portions of the Triad program, and help identify potential volunteers to carry out Triad activities. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together The S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) plans activities and programs which will involve and benefit both law enforcement and seniors. Dallas County SALT Council is supported by the Dallas Area Agency on Aging, AARP, Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, and The Senior News Source. Other Programs that are offered by the Duncanville Police Department Community Relations / Crime Preventions Division are listed below:
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